Library Stock Release: Limited stock release May 2008

The flagship wine of Bridge Pa Vineyard, Louis 2004, is opulent and full bodied. It’s colour is dark ruby and concentrated with a dark rose edge. On the nose it shows aromas of black pepper, spices, raspberry, bitter chocolate and a broody, earthy undertone all matched on the palate. On the palate it is balanced and elegant, with firm ripe tannins and a delicious mid-palate concentration leading into a long lingering finish.

A classic Hawke’s Bay Syrah, Louis is made from high quality, hand picked fruit grown on the Ngatarawa Road vineyard. Hand crafted by Bruce Helliwell, traditional gentle winemaking techniques are employed followed by extended maturation in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barriques, and additional bottle ageing prior to release.